Rumors

I wrote this piece afternoon my mom , who works a as noon aid, watching the kids at rec., at my school. Se asked me if girls in my school ever got into fights because she commit while she seen a few boys get into fights, she'd never seen any girl fight and I told her that girls just start rumor because it was easier.this poem is kinda the way I explain it to her, but poetically ;).

Black eyes will hurt But the pain doesn't stay A bruised lip may sting But the discomfort will go away Bruise , you eventually won't be able to feel But Rumors hurt your reputation And it a hurt that cannot be healed

A skinned knee doesn't feel good But in hour it will past A broken finger isn't great But it will heal fast But a rumor stings forever A whisper can do more damage Then a warrior with a sword and shield And a reputation ruin Is a reputation killed

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